DRFT 2213: Advanced Introduction to Steel Structures
Effective date
September 2024
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
In this course, students also explore the basics of structural steel framing systems and create steel structure drawings using steel drafting conventions. Students also learn to read, interpret and understand structural drawings.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Produce detail drawings of steel frame structures using industry standards and conventions
- Describe typical structural steel framing systems and their components.
- Draw steel-framed structures using standard shapes.
- Draft simple framed connections using welded and bolted connections.
- Interpret a set of construction drawings
- Interpret standard terminology, abbreviations, and symbols used in construction drawings
- Apply these concepts and processes at a higher level in a 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) software
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 32
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 48
Total Hours: 80
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, video presentations, field trips, project-/problem-based learning activities
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Project
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60
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Minimum of 2 project-based major assignments of approximately equal value
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Final Exam
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20
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Assignments
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10
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Participation
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10
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Active participation and engagement in course activities and discussions
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Course topics
- • Terminology, abbreviations, and symbols used in construction drawings
• Drafting techniques & conventions used in construction drawings
• Steel framing systems
• Structural steel shapes
• Steel framing and loading
• Steel roof and floor plans
• Steel bracing elevation drawings
• Steel column base plates
• Basic welded and bolted connections
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.